New Car Sales Manager

Sponsler Automotiveis seeking an experienced and driven New Car Sales Managerto join our leadership team inAshland Ohio. This role worksdirectly with the General Managerand plays a critical part in driving sales performance managing inventory strategy and leading by example on the sales floor.

We are seeking an experienced motivated New Car Sales Manager to lead our sales team and drive exceptional sales performance and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a proven sales leader who understands dealership operations can develop a high-performing team and consistently delivers results.

• Lead motivate coach and develop the sales team.
• Manage daily sales operations customer traffic leads appointments and follow-up.
• Establish and achieve monthly sales gross-profit and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to improve closing ratios and profitability.
• Work closely with the General Sales Manager Finance Department Internet/BDC team and service department.
• Ensure effective use of CRM and dealership sales processes.
• Assist salespeople with negotiations customer concerns and closing opportunities.
• Maintain strong product knowledge including current models features incentives and competitive offerings.
• Review sales reports inventory levels pricing and market conditions.
• Ensure all customer interactions meet dealership standards for professionalism and satisfaction.
• Recruit train and retain top sales talent.
• Maintain compliance with dealership policies and applicable automotive regulations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations

• 2 years of experience in inventory management sales management or related role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage pricing margins and inventory turn
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and CRM tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced goal-driven environment

• Automotive retail or wholesale inventory experience
• Experience using data-driven pricing or market analysis tools
• Prior people-management or team-lead experience

• Competitive compensation (base incentive potential)
• 401K with company match
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Supportive performance-driven team culture

• On-site role with regular interaction across sales and operations teams
• May require evenings or weekends based on business needs